In January 2016, the Orange County Board of Health reviewed the emerging evidence on the risks of secondhand e-cigarette aerosol exposure and voted to develop a proposed rule to prohibit use in enclosed areas of bars and restaurants. Learn more about the proposed rule and research related to e-cigarettes.

Smoking materials are the leading cause of residential fire deaths, and the evidence is clear that secondhand smoke is harmful for health. Learn more about our smoke-free housing efforts and what you can do.

Since 2013, Orange County's public places have been smoke-free. The rule includes places such as government grounds, parks, sidewalks, and any enclosed facility where the public is invited such as lobbies and other common areas. Read more about Orange County's smoke-free public places.

The US Surgeon General has said, "Smoking cessation (stopping smoking) represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives." Find out more about cessation services in Orange County.